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$258+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Reykjavik (REK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — REK
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Reykjavik

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Reykjavik flight deals. Data was last updated November 20, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$413
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$258
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$596

Good round-trip deal

$457 or less

Good one-way deal

$402 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Reykjavik
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Reykjavik. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:30 pmORD - KEF
Nonstop6h 15mIcelandair
Thu 12/184:30 pmKEF - ORD
Nonstop6h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$498
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:30 pmORD - KEF
Nonstop6h 15mIcelandair
Fri 1/234:30 pmKEF - ORD
Nonstop6h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/20$512
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:30 pmORD - KEF
Nonstop6h 15mIcelandair
Thu 12/254:30 pmKEF - ORD
Nonstop6h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$539
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/86:30 pmORD - KEF
Nonstop6h 15mIcelandair
Mon 12/154:30 pmKEF - ORD
Nonstop6h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/20$562
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:30 pmORD - KEF
Nonstop6h 15mIcelandair
Fri 1/94:30 pmKEF - ORD
Nonstop6h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$565
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/133:26 pmORD - KEF
2 stops24h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/209:55 amKEF - ORD
2 stops15h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$590
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:00 amORD - KEF
2 stops21h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 12/1411:30 amKEF - ORD
1 stop35h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/19$644
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:30 pmORD - KEF
Nonstop6h 15mIcelandair
Sun 12/149:55 amKEF - ORD
1 stop15h 48mIcelandair
Deal found 11/19$656
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/236:30 pmORD - KEF
Nonstop6h 15mIcelandair
Mon 12/294:30 pmKEF - ORD
Nonstop6h 50mIcelandair
Deal found 11/20$663
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:20 pmORD - KEF
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Sun 11/303:20 pmKEF - ORD
1 stop27h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$669
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/294:20 pmORD - KEF
1 stop16h 00mLufthansa
Sat 12/63:10 pmKEF - ORD
1 stop33h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$672
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/21:00 pmMLI - KEF
2 stops43h 15mLufthansa
Tue 12/93:20 pmKEF - MLI
2 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/18$811

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ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

6:30 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop6h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 1/19

4:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop6h 50m

$508

ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

6:30 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop6h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 1/19

4:30 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop6h 50m

$519

ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

9:15 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop6h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 5/31

11:30 am-9:05 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$556

ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

9:15 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop6h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 5/24

11:30 am-11:12 pm

1 stop16h 42m

$556

ChicagoReykjavik

MDW - KEF

MDWKEF

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/7

9:20 am-7:00 am

1 stop16h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Fri 5/22

9:30 am-6:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$561

ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/13

5:20 pm-7:00 am

1 stop8h 40m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 5/24

11:25 am-9:36 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$561

ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

12:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop13h 45m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Sun 5/24

11:25 am-9:36 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$561

ChicagoReykjavik

MDW - KEF

MDWKEF

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/11

1:05 pm-9:30 am

2 stops15h 25m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Mon 5/25

9:30 am-6:31 pm

2 stops14h 01m

$566

ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

5:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Wed 5/27

8:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$567

ChicagoReykjavik

ORD - KEF

ORDKEF

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

7:05 am-11:20 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

Tue 1/20

11:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$574

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Reykjavik?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Reykjavik (average of $313). Flying from Illinois to Reykjavik in July is currently the most expensive (average of $589). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to REK?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Reykjavik. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

When flying from Illinois to Reykjavik, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 90% versus a flight at noon.

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Reykjavik?

    Icelandair, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Illinois to Reykjavik in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 25m. The distance between Illinois and Reykjavik is about 2934 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Reykjavik?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Reykjavik consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Reykjavik Keflavik Intl, Chicago Midway - Reykjavik Keflavik Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Reykjavik Keflavik Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Reykjavik?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Reykjavik are Icelandair (77%), Air Canada (75%) and Austrian Airlines (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Reykjavik?

    While on average a flight from Illinois to Reykjavik is generally $1,382, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $332. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Reykjavik Keflavik Intl), you can expect to pay $348 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Reykjavik that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Reykjavik flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Reykjavik?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Reykjavik.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Reykjavik?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Reykjavik by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Reykjavik?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Reykjavik (average of $313). Flying from Illinois to Reykjavik in July is currently the most expensive (average of $589). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Illinois to Reykjavik

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Reykjavik. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IcelandairCheapest$360Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$612Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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